Gender: Male Meanings: Form of Salaam: Peace (Swahili, East Africa; Senegal). Form of Salama: Tranquility; bond of friendship; a greeting; taking one’s leave (SAH-la-mah—Hausa, Nigeria). Resource References: A Handbook of African NamesWhat’s In a Name? Unaitwaje? A Swahili Book of NamesThe Afro-American Griot Speaks: Afro-American NamesWhat To Name Your African-American Baby
